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GovernmentSen. Cornyn co-sponsors two key medical liability reform bills based on Texas modelFrom the Office of Senator John Cornyn January 19, 2007
“These important bills will increase health care access and decrease costs by limiting the effects of runaway frivolous lawsuits that are driving doctors out of practice,” Sen. Cornyn said. “In 2003, Texas put a model in place for the nation that has proven successful. Congress should act now to provide a national solution so that all Americans can benefit from medical liability reform.” The Medical Care Access Protection Act, S. 243, was introduced by Sen. John
Ensign (R-Nev.). It is a broad reform bill that places reasonable caps on
non-economic damages. Under this bill, a patient can recover up to $250,000
from a health care provider and up to two health care institutions each for
a total of $750,000. Sen. Cornyn is a member of the following Senate Committees: Armed Services; Judiciary; Budget; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Joint Economic. He is also the chairman of the subcommittees on Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship and Emerging Threats and Capabilities. |
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